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Billy Visits Scotland – St. Andrews Cathedral

This chapter in Billy’s travel journal was one that I enjoyed but he did not like it much. He enjoyed the view walking towards St. Andrews but once we entered, he was disappointed that it wasn’t another castle where he … Continue reading

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St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

St. Giles is the historic and working city church of Edinburgh.  It is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle.  It’s crown steeple is … Continue reading

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Saint Paul’s Cathedral London

When we return to the U.K. I would very much like to spend more time here than when this photo was taken from atop a tour bus.  Construction started in 1675 and it was opened in 1708.  The famous dome … Continue reading

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